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INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES HOLDINGS CORP (IART)·Q3 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q3 2025 delivered mixed results: revenue of $402.1M grew 5.6% y/y but missed Wall Street consensus, while adjusted EPS of $0.54 beat by ~$0.10; management cited two CSS supply interruptions and strong cost control as key drivers of the outcome . Revenue consensus was ~$414.3M* and EPS consensus ~$0.435*, implying a revenue miss and an EPS beat [Values retrieved from S&P Global].
- Adjusted EBITDA rose to $78.5M (19.5% margin), up from $61.8M (16.2%) in Q3 2024 and $71.2M (17.1%) in Q2 2025, reflecting improved product mix (neurosurgery and wound reconstruction) and disciplined OpEx management .
- FY25 guidance was lowered on revenue to $1.620B–$1.640B (previous $1.655B–$1.680B) with adjusted EPS reiterated at $2.19–$2.24 (prior $2.19–$2.29); Q4 revenue guide $420M–$440M and adjusted EPS $0.79–$0.84 are broadly in line with consensus on EPS and encompass consensus revenue .
- Narrative catalysts: accelerated relaunch of PriMatrix and Durepair via dual sourcing (ahead of schedule), continued FDA engagement on quality remediation, and margin expansion program targeting $25–$30M cost-out in 2026; risks include ENT reimbursement pressures, MediHoney recall, and private label softness .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- Adjusted EPS beat despite top-line pressure: “Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $0.54, exceeding the top end of our guidance range,” supported by improved operational efficiency and cost discipline .
- Neurosurgery strength and international rebound: Neurosurgery organic growth +13.3% and international revenue +14.6%, aided by stronger supply and demand; China grew ~24% y/y .
- Early relaunch progress and supply resilience: “Relaunched PriMatrix and Durepair ahead of schedule, through dual sourcing supply strategy,” signaling improved supply flexibility .
What Went Wrong
- CSS supply interruptions: Two August supply disruptions depressed Q3 revenue below guidance; issues resolved but ramp in Q4 will be slower than previously assumed .
- Private label weakness and MediHoney recall: Private label down 12.6% y/y; MediHoney off market during remediation, constraining Tissue Technologies growth .
- ENT reimbursement pressures: ENT was flat, with growth in AERA and TruDi offset by sinuplasty balloon reimbursement headwinds and capital timing .
Financial Results
Consolidated Performance vs Prior Periods and Consensus
Note: Consensus estimates for Q3 2025 marked with an asterisk were retrieved from S&P Global. Actuals shown alongside for context [Values retrieved from S&P Global].
Segment Breakdown (Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024)
KPIs and Balance Sheet Trajectory
Guidance Changes
Note: Consensus comparisons marked with an asterisk were retrieved from S&P Global [Values retrieved from S&P Global].
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “In the third quarter, we continued to see healthy demand across our portfolio. While revenue was impacted by two supply interruptions, we delivered strong profitability and cash flow through disciplined cost management and operational efficiencies.” — Mojdeh Poul, CEO .
- “Adjusted EPS for the quarter was $0.54, exceeding the top end of our guidance range… Gross margin for the quarter was 62.9%, down 10 bps versus prior year, reflecting remediation costs and tariffs, mostly offset by favorable product mix.” — Lea Knight, CFO .
- “We recently relaunched both PriMatrix and DurePair… almost a year ahead of previously expected timelines. This dual sourcing strategy gives us the opportunity to return these critical products to the physicians and patients who rely on them.” — Mojdeh Poul, CEO .
- “We expect the [margin expansion] program to yield $25–$30 million of cost reduction in 2026 through initiatives focused on COGS improvement, third party spend reduction, and operating model efficiencies.” — Lea Knight, CFO .
Q&A Highlights
- Q4 guidance below Street: Management cited updated assumptions for ENT/private label demand, remediation timing, and post-interruption supply ramp; supply issues resolved but ramp slower than prior assumptions .
- Private label visibility: Weakness concentrated in one partner under competitive pressure; expectations for low- to mid-single digit growth trajectory longer-term .
- Gross margin sustainability: Q3 benefited from efficiency in E&O and scrap management and favorable mix; FY25 gross margin down ~260 bps, with remediation (~200 bps) and tariffs (~60 bps) headwinds .
- PriMatrix/Durepair revenue potential: Prior performance ~$25–$30M annually; relaunch expected to take time to regain share; positioning for stronger 2026 .
- Free cash flow conversion: Q3 FCF conversion 61.9%; management expects strong conversion through year-end and into 2026, aiding deleveraging .
Estimates Context
- Q3 2025 actuals vs consensus: Revenue $402.1M vs $414.3M* (miss), Adjusted EPS $0.54 vs $0.435* (beat), EBITDA $78.4M vs $68.8M* (beat) .
- Q4 2025 guidance vs consensus: Revenue guide $420–$440M vs $432.9M*; adjusted EPS guide $0.79–$0.84 vs $0.8005* (broadly in line). Company expects organic decline in Q4 (−5.9% to −1.4%) as remediation and supply improvements phase-in .
- FY25: Revenue guide $1.620–$1.640B lowered; adjusted EPS $2.19–$2.24 reiteration reflects cost control offsetting tariff and remediation pressures .
Note: Every estimate figure marked with an asterisk (*) was retrieved from S&P Global. Values retrieved from S&P Global.
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Q3 narrative: revenue miss but quality of earnings strong; margin improvement and cash generation support multiple stabilization amid operational recovery .
- CSS strength, especially Neurosurgery, remains a growth engine; international demand (China +~24%) underscores broader recovery .
- Near-term risks: ENT reimbursement headwinds, private label softness, and lingering remediation costs cloud Q4 growth; revenue guide reflects conservatism post-supply interruptions .
- Strategic positives: accelerated PriMatrix/Durepair relaunch; Braintree on schedule for SurgiMend in 2026; margin expansion program provides 2026 cost tailwind .
- FY25 outlook: Revenue reset with EPS preserved via cost control; FY gross margin decline moderated vs prior view (−260 bps vs −300 bps) as remediation efficiencies emerge .
- Balance sheet: FCF inflection and steady leverage (~4.3x) with liquidity now ~$550M post-convert repayment; focus on increasing fixed-rate debt proportion by 2026 .
- Trading implications: EPS resilience amidst operational noise could de-risk the story; watch Q4 supply normalization, ENT reimbursement developments, and execution on relaunch recovery for catalysts .